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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.47, 1,356.63 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.47, 1,356.63 and 255.26 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.47 : 1,356.63 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.47/1,356.63 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.47x = 1,356.63 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.47x = 346,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,286.59/904.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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