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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.00, 1,357.34 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.00, 1,357.34 and 255.78 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.00 : 1,357.34 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.00/1,357.34 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.00x = 1,357.34 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.00x = 347,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,179.15/905.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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