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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 905.53 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 905.53 and 238.74 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 905.53 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/905.53 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 905.53 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 216,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,186.23/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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