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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.12, 1,360.54 and 257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.12, 1,360.54 and 257.90 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.12 : 1,360.54 = 257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.12/1,360.54 = 257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.12x = 1,360.54 × 257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.12x = 350,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,883.27/907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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