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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,360.95 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,360.95 and 258.02 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,360.95 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,360.95 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,360.95 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 351,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,152.32/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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