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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.21, 1,360.85 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.21, 1,360.85 and 257.88 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.21 : 1,360.85 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.21/1,360.85 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.21x = 1,360.85 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.21x = 350,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,936.00/907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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