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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,360.24 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,360.24 and 393.76 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,360.24 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,360.24 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,360.24 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 535,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,608.10/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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