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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.31, 1,361.00 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.31, 1,361.00 and 249.14 is: 373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.31 : 1,361.00 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.31/1,361.00 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.31x = 1,361.00 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.31x = 339,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,083.57/907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.72

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