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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 904.14 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 904.14 and 237.75 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 904.14 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/904.14 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 904.14 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 214,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,959.29/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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