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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.73, 905.55 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.73, 905.55 and 213.58 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.73 : 905.55 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.73/905.55 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.73x = 905.55 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.73x = 193,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,407.37/603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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