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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 905.74 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 905.74 and 238.93 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 905.74 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/905.74 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 905.74 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 216,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,408.46/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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