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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 904.38 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 904.38 and 256.50 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 904.38 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/904.38 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 904.38 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 231,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,973.47/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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