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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 904.46 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 904.46 and 237.62 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 904.46 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/904.46 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 904.46 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 214,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,917.79/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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