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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.18, 1,360.50 and 257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.18, 1,360.50 and 257.98 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.18 : 1,360.50 = 257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.18/1,360.50 = 257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.18x = 1,360.50 × 257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.18x = 350,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,981.79/907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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