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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.16, 1,360.74 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.16, 1,360.74 and 257.88 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.16 : 1,360.74 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.16/1,360.74 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.16x = 1,360.74 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.16x = 350,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,907.63/907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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