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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,361.31 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,361.31 and 258.26 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,361.31 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,361.31 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,361.31 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 351,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,575.63/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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