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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.34, 905.26 and 256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.34, 905.26 and 256.75 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.34 : 905.26 = 256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.34/905.26 = 256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.34x = 905.26 × 256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.34x = 232,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,423.56/603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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