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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.53, 905.19 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.53, 905.19 and 238.42 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.53 : 905.19 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.53/905.19 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.53x = 905.19 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.53x = 215,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,815.40/603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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