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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,357.95 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,357.95 and 256.05 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,357.95 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,357.95 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,357.95 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 347,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,703.10/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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