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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,360.24 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,360.24 and 257.56 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,360.24 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,360.24 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,360.24 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 350,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,343.41/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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