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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,356.95 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,356.95 and 255.22 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,356.95 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,356.95 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,356.95 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 346,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,318.02/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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