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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.90, 1,362.05 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.90, 1,362.05 and 258.68 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.90 : 1,362.05 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.90/1,362.05 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.90x = 1,362.05 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.90x = 352,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,335.09/907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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