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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,361.51 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,361.51 and 258.44 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,361.51 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,361.51 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,361.51 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 351,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,867.35/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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