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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.56, 1,361.34 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.56, 1,361.34 and 258.28 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.56 : 1,361.34 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.56/1,361.34 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.56x = 1,361.34 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.56x = 351,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,606.90/907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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