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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 905.19 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 905.19 and 238.50 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 905.19 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/905.19 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 905.19 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 215,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,887.82/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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