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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.79, 1,360.04 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.79, 1,360.04 and 257.57 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.79 : 1,360.04 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.79/1,360.04 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.79x = 1,360.04 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.79x = 350,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,305.50/906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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