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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,356.29 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,356.29 and 255.07 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,356.29 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,356.29 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,356.29 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 345,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,948.89/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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