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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.42, 1,361.36 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.42, 1,361.36 and 258.16 is: 387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.42 : 1,361.36 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.42/1,361.36 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.42x = 1,361.36 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.42x = 351,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,448.70/907.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.31

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