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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.12, 1,360.52 and 257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.12, 1,360.52 and 257.86 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.12 : 1,360.52 = 257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.12/1,360.52 = 257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.12x = 1,360.52 × 257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.12x = 350,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,823.69/907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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