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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.38, 1,358.03 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.38, 1,358.03 and 256.10 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.38 : 1,358.03 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.38/1,358.03 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.38x = 1,358.03 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.38x = 347,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,785.33/905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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