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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.67, 905.64 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.67, 905.64 and 256.93 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.67 : 905.64 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.67/905.64 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.67x = 905.64 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.67x = 232,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,686.09/603.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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