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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.86, 903.73 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.86, 903.73 and 237.91 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.86 : 903.73 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.86/903.73 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.86x = 903.73 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.86x = 215,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,006.40/602.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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