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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 904.77 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 904.77 and 237.87 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 904.77 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/904.77 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 904.77 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 215,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,217.64/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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