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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,359.50 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,359.50 and 257.04 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,359.50 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,359.50 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,359.50 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 349,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,444.59/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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