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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.08, 1,357.48 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.08, 1,357.48 and 255.72 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.08 : 1,357.48 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.08/1,357.48 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.08x = 1,357.48 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.08x = 347,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,134.79/905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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