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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.58, 1,359.87 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.58, 1,359.87 and 257.32 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.58 : 1,359.87 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.58/1,359.87 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.58x = 1,359.87 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.58x = 349,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,921.75/906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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