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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,361.82 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,361.82 and 258.60 is: 387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,361.82 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,361.82 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,361.82 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 352,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,166.65/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.91

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