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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 904.39 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 904.39 and 237.82 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 904.39 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/904.39 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 904.39 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 215,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,082.03/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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