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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.30, 1,356.28 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.30, 1,356.28 and 255.02 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.30 : 1,356.28 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.30/1,356.28 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.30x = 1,356.28 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.30x = 345,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,871.11/904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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