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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,360.94 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,360.94 and 258.06 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,360.94 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,360.94 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,360.94 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 351,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,204.18/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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