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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.80, 903.90 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.80, 903.90 and 237.52 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.80 : 903.90 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.80/903.90 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.80x = 903.90 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.80x = 214,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,694.33/602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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