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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.54, 905.73 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.54, 905.73 and 238.43 is: 357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.54 : 905.73 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.54/905.73 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.54x = 905.73 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.54x = 215,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,953.20/603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.81

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