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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.94, 904.25 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.94, 904.25 and 237.74 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.94 : 904.25 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.94/904.25 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.94x = 904.25 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.94x = 214,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,970.69/602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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