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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,356.94 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,356.94 and 255.56 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,356.94 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,356.94 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,356.94 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 346,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,779.59/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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