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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,357.43 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,357.43 and 255.83 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,357.43 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,357.43 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,357.43 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 347,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,263.25/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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