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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.53, 905.46 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.53, 905.46 and 256.88 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.53 : 905.46 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.53/905.46 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.53x = 905.46 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.53x = 232,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,594.56/603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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