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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,359.36 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,359.36 and 257.08 is: 385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,359.36 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,359.36 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,359.36 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 349,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,464.27/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.59

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