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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.56, 1,356.68 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.56, 1,356.68 and 255.14 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.56 : 1,356.68 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.56/1,356.68 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.56x = 1,356.68 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.56x = 346,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,147.36/904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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