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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.25, 1,360.98 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.25, 1,360.98 and 257.99 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.25 : 1,360.98 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.25/1,360.98 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.25x = 1,360.98 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.25x = 351,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,112.43/907.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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