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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.87, 904.35 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.87, 904.35 and 256.10 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.87 : 904.35 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.87/904.35 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.87x = 904.35 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.87x = 231,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,604.04/602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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