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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,361.81 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,361.81 and 258.64 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,361.81 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,361.81 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,361.81 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 352,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,217.25/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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