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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.78, 1,358.58 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.78, 1,358.58 and 256.48 is: 384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.78 : 1,358.58 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.78/1,358.58 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.78x = 1,358.58 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.78x = 348,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,448.60/905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.69

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