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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,357.32 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,357.32 and 255.46 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,357.32 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,357.32 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,357.32 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 346,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,740.97/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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