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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.85, 1,357.34 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.85, 1,357.34 and 255.63 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.85 : 1,357.34 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.85/1,357.34 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.85x = 1,357.34 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.85x = 346,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,975.55/904.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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