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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.06, 1,360.70 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.06, 1,360.70 and 257.80 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.06 : 1,360.70 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.06/1,360.70 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.06x = 1,360.70 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.06x = 350,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,788.46/907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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