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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.38, 1,359.78 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.38, 1,359.78 and 257.09 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.38 : 1,359.78 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.38/1,359.78 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.38x = 1,359.78 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.38x = 349,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,585.84/906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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