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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,360.94 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,360.94 and 387.27 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,360.94 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,360.94 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,360.94 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 527,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,049.30/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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