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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,361.05 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,361.05 and 258.11 is: 387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,361.05 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,361.05 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,361.05 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 351,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,293.16/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.18

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