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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.32, 1,357.83 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.32, 1,357.83 and 255.88 is: 383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.32 : 1,357.83 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.32/1,357.83 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.32x = 1,357.83 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.32x = 347,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,441.54/905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.78

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