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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.80, 1,358.64 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.80, 1,358.64 and 256.60 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.80 : 1,358.64 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.80/1,358.64 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.80x = 1,358.64 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.80x = 348,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,627.02/905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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