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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.81, 905.76 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.81, 905.76 and 238.41 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.81 : 905.76 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.81/905.76 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.81x = 905.76 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.81x = 215,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,942.24/603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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