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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 906 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 906 and 238.60 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 906 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/906 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 906 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 216,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,171.60/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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