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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.01, 1,360.48 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.01, 1,360.48 and 257.74 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.01 : 1,360.48 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.01/1,360.48 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.01x = 1,360.48 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.01x = 350,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,652.49/907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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