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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 905.63 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 905.63 and 238.65 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 905.63 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/905.63 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 905.63 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 216,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,128.60/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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