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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,361.16 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,361.16 and 258.36 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,361.16 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,361.16 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,361.16 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 351,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,669.30/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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