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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,360.76 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,360.76 and 257.94 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,360.76 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,360.76 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,360.76 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 350,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,993.14/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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