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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.33, 905.12 and 256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.33, 905.12 and 256.67 is: 385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.33 : 905.12 = 256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.33/905.12 = 256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.33x = 905.12 × 256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.33x = 232,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,312.62/603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.05

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