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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.78, 903.69 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.78, 903.69 and 237.50 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.78 : 903.69 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.78/903.69 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.78x = 903.69 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.78x = 214,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,626.38/602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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