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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.56, 911.52 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.56, 911.52 and 256.35 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.56 : 911.52 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.56/911.52 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.56x = 911.52 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.56x = 233,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,668.15/607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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