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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.98, 1,359.19 and 256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.98, 1,359.19 and 256.71 is: 385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.98 : 1,359.19 = 256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.98/1,359.19 = 256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.98x = 1,359.19 × 256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.98x = 348,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,919.62/905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.13

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