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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.83, 905.49 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.83, 905.49 and 238.56 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.83 : 905.49 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.83/905.49 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.83x = 905.49 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.83x = 216,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,013.69/603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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