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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 903.39 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 903.39 and 358.83 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 903.39 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/903.39 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 903.39 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 324,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,162.09/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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