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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.43, 1,359.66 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.43, 1,359.66 and 257.20 is: 385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.43 : 1,359.66 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.43/1,359.66 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.43x = 1,359.66 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.43x = 349,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,704.55/906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.80

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