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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.50, 905.26 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.50, 905.26 and 238.29 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.50 : 905.26 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.50/905.26 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.50x = 905.26 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.50x = 215,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,709.88/603.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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