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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.82, 1,360.28 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.82, 1,360.28 and 257.50 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.82 : 1,360.28 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.82/1,360.28 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.82x = 1,360.28 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.82x = 350,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,272.10/906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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