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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.35, 1,356.53 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.35, 1,356.53 and 255.07 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.35 : 1,356.53 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.35/1,356.53 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.35x = 1,356.53 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.35x = 346,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,010.11/904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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