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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.57, 905.17 and 256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.57, 905.17 and 256.89 is: 385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.57 : 905.17 = 256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.57/905.17 = 256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.57x = 905.17 × 256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.57x = 232,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,529.12/603.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.26

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