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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 904.21 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 904.21 and 237.53 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 904.21 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/904.21 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 904.21 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 214,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,780.00/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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