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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,360.20 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,360.20 and 257.49 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,360.20 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,360.20 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,360.20 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 350,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,237.90/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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