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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.77, 1,358.47 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.77, 1,358.47 and 256.51 is: 384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.77 : 1,358.47 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.77/1,358.47 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.77x = 1,358.47 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.77x = 348,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,461.14/905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.71

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