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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.44, 1,359.72 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.44, 1,359.72 and 257.22 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.44 : 1,359.72 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.44/1,359.72 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.44x = 1,359.72 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.44x = 349,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,747.18/906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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