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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,360.82 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,360.82 and 257.92 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,360.82 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,360.82 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,360.82 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 350,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,979.94/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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