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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.41, 1,359.54 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.41, 1,359.54 and 257.13 is: 385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.41 : 1,359.54 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.41/1,359.54 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.41x = 1,359.54 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.41x = 349,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,578.52/906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.68

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