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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.81, 1,360.19 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.81, 1,360.19 and 257.55 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.81 : 1,360.19 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.81/1,360.19 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.81x = 1,360.19 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.81x = 350,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,316.93/906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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