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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.75, 905.21 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.75, 905.21 and 238.58 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.75 : 905.21 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.75/905.21 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.75x = 905.21 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.75x = 215,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,965.00/603.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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