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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.61, 1,358.10 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.61, 1,358.10 and 256.19 is: 384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.61 : 1,358.10 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.61/1,358.10 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.61x = 1,358.10 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.61x = 347,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,935.03/905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.20

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