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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.40, 1,361.30 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.40, 1,361.30 and 258.18 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.40 : 1,361.30 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.40/1,361.30 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.40x = 1,361.30 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.40x = 351,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,459.14/907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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