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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.43, 1,361.16 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.43, 1,361.16 and 258.20 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.43 : 1,361.16 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.43/1,361.16 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.43x = 1,361.16 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.43x = 351,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,451.51/907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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