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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.28, 1,357.93 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.28, 1,357.93 and 256.02 is: 384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.28 : 1,357.93 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.28/1,357.93 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.28x = 1,357.93 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.28x = 347,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,659.99/905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.03

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