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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,357.54 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,357.54 and 255.76 is: 383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,357.54 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,357.54 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,357.54 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 347,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,204.43/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.64

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