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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,361.64 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,361.64 and 258.43 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,361.64 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,361.64 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,361.64 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 351,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,888.63/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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