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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,357.52 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,357.52 and 255.69 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,357.52 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,357.52 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,357.52 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 347,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,103.01/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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