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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.01, 1,357.62 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.01, 1,357.62 and 255.75 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.01 : 1,357.62 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.01/1,357.62 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.01x = 1,357.62 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.01x = 347,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,211.32/905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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