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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.24, 904.58 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.24, 904.58 and 237.96 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.24 : 904.58 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.24/904.58 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.24x = 904.58 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.24x = 215,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,253.86/603.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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