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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,359.98 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,359.98 and 257.40 is: 386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,359.98 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,359.98 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,359.98 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 350,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,058.85/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.10

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