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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,360.14 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,360.14 and 387 is: 580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,360.14 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,360.14 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,360.14 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 526,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,374.18/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.33

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