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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.93, 1,362.12 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.93, 1,362.12 and 258.66 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.93 : 1,362.12 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.93/1,362.12 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.93x = 1,362.12 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.93x = 352,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,325.96/907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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