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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.79, 904.32 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.79, 904.32 and 256.15 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.79 : 904.32 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.79/904.32 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.79x = 904.32 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.79x = 231,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,642.70/602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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