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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.37, 1,360.64 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.37, 1,360.64 and 257.95 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.37 : 1,360.64 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.37/1,360.64 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.37x = 1,360.64 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.37x = 350,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,970.28/907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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