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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 903.74 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 903.74 and 237.72 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 903.74 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/903.74 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 903.74 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 214,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,837.07/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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