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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.11, 1,359.39 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.11, 1,359.39 and 256.85 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.11 : 1,359.39 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.11/1,359.39 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.11x = 1,359.39 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.11x = 349,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,151.24/906.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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