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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,357.18 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,357.18 and 255.52 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,357.18 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,357.18 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,357.18 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 346,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,787.69/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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