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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.19, 1,359.50 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.19, 1,359.50 and 256.91 is: 385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.19 : 1,359.50 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.19/1,359.50 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.19x = 1,359.50 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.19x = 349,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,261.06/906.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.42

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