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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.69, 905.73 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.69, 905.73 and 238.28 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.69 : 905.73 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.69/905.73 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.69x = 905.73 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.69x = 215,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,812.82/603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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