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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,359.18 and 256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,359.18 and 256.95 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,359.18 = 256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,359.18 = 256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,359.18 × 256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 349,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,241.30/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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