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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,359.17 and 256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,359.17 and 256.81 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,359.17 = 256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,359.17 = 256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,359.17 × 256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 349,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,048.45/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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