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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,356.60 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,356.60 and 255.09 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,356.60 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,356.60 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,356.60 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 346,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,055.09/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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