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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.13, 1,360.51 and 257.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.13, 1,360.51 and 257.69 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.13 : 1,360.51 = 257.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.13/1,360.51 = 257.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.13x = 1,360.51 × 257.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.13x = 350,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,589.82/907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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