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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.27, 1,359.22 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.27, 1,359.22 and 257.01 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.27 : 1,359.22 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.27/1,359.22 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.27x = 1,359.22 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.27x = 349,333.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,333.13/906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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