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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.79, 904.91 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.79, 904.91 and 359.43 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.79 : 904.91 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.79/904.91 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.79x = 904.91 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.79x = 325,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,250.00/602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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