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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.63, 905.68 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.63, 905.68 and 238.45 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.63 : 905.68 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.63/905.68 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.63x = 905.68 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.63x = 215,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,959.40/603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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