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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.90, 904.72 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.90, 904.72 and 237.68 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.90 : 904.72 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.90/904.72 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.90x = 904.72 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.90x = 215,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,033.85/602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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