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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.98, 904.68 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.98, 904.68 and 237.56 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.98 : 904.68 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.98/904.68 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.98x = 904.68 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.98x = 214,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,911.26/602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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