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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.77, 904.29 and 237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.77, 904.29 and 237.46 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.77 : 904.29 = 237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.77/904.29 = 237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.77x = 904.29 × 237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.77x = 214,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,732.70/602.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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