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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,358.84 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,358.84 and 256.60 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,358.84 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,358.84 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,358.84 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 348,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,678.34/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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