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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 904.90 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 904.90 and 256.60 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 904.90 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/904.90 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 904.90 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 232,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,197.34/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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