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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.87, 905.40 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.87, 905.40 and 238.71 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.87 : 905.40 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.87/905.40 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.87x = 905.40 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.87x = 216,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,128.03/603.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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