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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.87, 1,359.02 and 256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.87, 1,359.02 and 256.61 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.87 : 1,359.02 = 256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.87/1,359.02 = 256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.87x = 1,359.02 × 256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.87x = 348,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,731.97/905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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