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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,360.71 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,360.71 and 258.03 is: 386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,360.71 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,360.71 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,360.71 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 351,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,104.00/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.98

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