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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.81, 1,375.09 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.81, 1,375.09 and 258.64 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.81 : 1,375.09 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.81/1,375.09 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.81x = 1,375.09 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.81x = 355,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,649.19/916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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