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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.94, 904.38 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.94, 904.38 and 237.82 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.94 : 904.38 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.94/904.38 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.94x = 904.38 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.94x = 215,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,079.65/602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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