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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,358.04 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,358.04 and 256.11 is: 384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,358.04 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,358.04 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,358.04 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 347,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,807.62/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.18

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