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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 906.40 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 906.40 and 238.96 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 906.40 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/906.40 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 906.40 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 216,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,593.34/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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