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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.89, 905.87 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.89, 905.87 and 256.88 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.89 : 905.87 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.89/905.87 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.89x = 905.87 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.89x = 232,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,694.07/603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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