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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.90, 1,360.19 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.90, 1,360.19 and 257.68 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.90 : 1,360.19 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.90/1,360.19 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.90x = 1,360.19 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.90x = 350,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,496.10/906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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