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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.79, 906.11 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.79, 906.11 and 238.55 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.79 : 906.11 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.79/906.11 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.79x = 906.11 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.79x = 216,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,156.03/603.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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