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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 905.43 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 905.43 and 239.03 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 905.43 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/905.43 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 905.43 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 216,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,420.41/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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