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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.62, 1,356.78 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.62, 1,356.78 and 255.36 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.62 : 1,356.78 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.62/1,356.78 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.62x = 1,356.78 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.62x = 346,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,467.34/904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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