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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.51, 905.30 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.51, 905.30 and 256.50 is: 384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.51 : 905.30 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.51/905.30 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.51x = 905.30 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.51x = 232,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,209.45/603.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.76

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