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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.82, 905.40 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.82, 905.40 and 238.42 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.82 : 905.40 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.82/905.40 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.82x = 905.40 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.82x = 215,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,865.47/603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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