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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.99, 1,361.98 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.99, 1,361.98 and 258.70 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.99 : 1,361.98 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.99/1,361.98 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.99x = 1,361.98 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.99x = 352,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,344.23/907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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