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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,361.90 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,361.90 and 258.63 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,361.90 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,361.90 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,361.90 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 352,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,228.20/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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