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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 905.72 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 905.72 and 238.42 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 905.72 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/905.72 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 905.72 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 215,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,941.76/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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