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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.58, 1,356.82 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.58, 1,356.82 and 255.28 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.58 : 1,356.82 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.58/1,356.82 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.58x = 1,356.82 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.58x = 346,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,369.01/904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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