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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.07, 1,413.10 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.07, 1,413.10 and 258.07 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.07 : 1,413.10 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.07/1,413.10 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.07x = 1,413.10 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.07x = 364,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,671.65/942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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