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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.58, 1,358.37 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.58, 1,358.37 and 256.32 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.58 : 1,358.37 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.58/1,358.37 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.58x = 1,358.37 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.58x = 348,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,177.40/905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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