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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.58, 604.61 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.58, 604.61 and 238.56 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.58 : 604.61 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.58/604.61 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.58x = 604.61 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.58x = 144,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,231.55/403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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