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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.66, 1,361.49 and 258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.66, 1,361.49 and 258.31 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.66 : 1,361.49 = 258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.66/1,361.49 = 258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.66x = 1,361.49 × 258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.66x = 351,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,686.48/907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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