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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,359.82 and 257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,359.82 and 257.30 is: 385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,359.82 = 257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,359.82 = 257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,359.82 × 257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 349,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,880.31/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.94

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