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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.70, 905.69 and 256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.70, 905.69 and 256.89 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.70 : 905.69 = 256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.70/905.69 = 256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.70x = 905.69 × 256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.70x = 232,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,662.70/603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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