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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.54, 1,359.82 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.54, 1,359.82 and 257.27 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.54 : 1,359.82 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.54/1,359.82 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.54x = 1,359.82 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.54x = 349,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,839.61/906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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