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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,361.60 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,361.60 and 258.40 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,361.60 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,361.60 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,361.60 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 351,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,837.44/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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