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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 903.92 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 903.92 and 237.39 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 903.92 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/903.92 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 903.92 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 214,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,580.38/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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