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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,359.88 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,359.88 and 257.36 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,359.88 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,359.88 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,359.88 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 349,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,978.72/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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