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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,358.76 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,358.76 and 256.56 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,358.76 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,358.76 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,358.76 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 348,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,603.47/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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