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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.58, 1,359.82 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.58, 1,359.82 and 257.28 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.58 : 1,359.82 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.58/1,359.82 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.58x = 1,359.82 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.58x = 349,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,854.49/906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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