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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.94, 904.57 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.94, 904.57 and 237.63 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.94 : 904.57 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.94/904.57 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.94x = 904.57 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.94x = 214,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,955.77/602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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