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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,358.46 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,358.46 and 256.23 is: 384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,358.46 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,358.46 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,358.46 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 348,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,078.21/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.41

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