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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.79, 1,357.24 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.79, 1,357.24 and 255.58 is: 383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.79 : 1,357.24 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.79/1,357.24 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.79x = 1,357.24 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.79x = 346,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,883.40/904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.39

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