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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.85, 902.96 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.85, 902.96 and 358.84 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.85 : 902.96 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.85/902.96 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.85x = 902.96 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.85x = 324,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,018.17/602.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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