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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.60, 1,358.63 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.60, 1,358.63 and 256.34 is: 384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.60 : 1,358.63 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.60/1,358.63 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.60x = 1,358.63 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.60x = 348,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,275.25/905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.58

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