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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.91, 1,357.29 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.91, 1,357.29 and 255.62 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.91 : 1,357.29 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.91/1,357.29 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.91x = 1,357.29 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.91x = 346,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,953.86/904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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