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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,356.80 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,356.80 and 255.36 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,356.80 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,356.80 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,356.80 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 346,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,472.45/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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