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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.05, 1,358.93 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.05, 1,358.93 and 256.64 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.05 : 1,358.93 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.05/1,358.93 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.05x = 1,358.93 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.05x = 348,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,749.64/906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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