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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.27, 1,357.79 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.27, 1,357.79 and 255.94 is: 383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.27 : 1,357.79 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.27/1,357.79 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.27x = 1,357.79 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.27x = 347,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,508.10/905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.87

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