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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,359.23 and 257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,359.23 and 257.03 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,359.23 = 257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,359.23 = 257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,359.23 × 257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 349,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,361.60/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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