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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,357.02 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,357.02 and 255.41 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,357.02 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,357.02 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,357.02 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 346,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,589.69/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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