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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.02, 1,358.69 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.02, 1,358.69 and 256.53 is: 384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.02 : 1,358.69 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.02/1,358.69 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.02x = 1,358.69 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.02x = 348,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,550.00/906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.71

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