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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,358.96 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,358.96 and 256.72 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,358.96 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,358.96 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,358.96 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 348,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,872.21/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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