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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 604.01 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 604.01 and 238.60 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 604.01 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/604.01 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 604.01 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 144,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,113.40/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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