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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.92, 905.72 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.92, 905.72 and 238.64 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.92 : 905.72 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.92/905.72 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.92x = 905.72 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.92x = 216,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,141.02/603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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