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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 905.31 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 905.31 and 238.04 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 905.31 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/905.31 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 905.31 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 215,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,498.86/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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