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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 904.79 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 904.79 and 238.10 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 904.79 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/904.79 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 904.79 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 215,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,426.57/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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