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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,359.18 and 256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,359.18 and 256.87 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,359.18 = 256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,359.18 = 256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,359.18 × 256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 349,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,132.57/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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