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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,361.12 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,361.12 and 258.09 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,361.12 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,361.12 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,361.12 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 351,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,286.52/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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