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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 905.27 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 905.27 and 256.76 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 905.27 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/905.27 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 905.27 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 232,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,437.13/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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