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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.29, 905.05 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.29, 905.05 and 256.62 is: 384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.29 : 905.05 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.29/905.05 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.29x = 905.05 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.29x = 232,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,254.57/603.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.98

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