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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.73, 905.26 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.73, 905.26 and 238.32 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.73 : 905.26 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.73/905.26 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.73x = 905.26 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.73x = 215,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,741.56/603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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