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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 904.87 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 904.87 and 238.06 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 904.87 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/904.87 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 904.87 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 215,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,413.35/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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