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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.35, 906.17 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.35, 906.17 and 238.74 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.35 : 906.17 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.35/906.17 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.35x = 906.17 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.35x = 216,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,339.03/604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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