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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 903.96 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 903.96 and 256.40 is: 384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 903.96 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/903.96 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 903.96 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 231,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,775.34/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.20

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