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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.85, 904.77 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.85, 904.77 and 237.75 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.85 : 904.77 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.85/904.77 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.85x = 904.77 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.85x = 215,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,109.07/602.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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