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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.06, 904.41 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.06, 904.41 and 237.58 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.06 : 904.41 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.06/904.41 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.06x = 904.41 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.06x = 214,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,869.73/603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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