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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.49, 905.08 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.49, 905.08 and 256.64 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.49 : 905.08 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.49/905.08 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.49x = 905.08 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.49x = 232,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,281.35/603.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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