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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.39, 905.12 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.39, 905.12 and 256.38 is: 384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.39 : 905.12 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.39/905.12 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.39x = 905.12 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.39x = 232,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,054.67/603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.58

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