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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.73, 1,361.67 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.73, 1,361.67 and 258.47 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.73 : 1,361.67 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.73/1,361.67 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.73x = 1,361.67 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.73x = 351,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,950.84/907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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