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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,357.74 and 255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,357.74 and 255.81 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,357.74 = 255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,357.74 = 255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,357.74 × 255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 347,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,323.47/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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