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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.70, 1,361.55 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.70, 1,361.55 and 258.44 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.70 : 1,361.55 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.70/1,361.55 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.70x = 1,361.55 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.70x = 351,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,878.98/907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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