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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.06, 1,360.79 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.06, 1,360.79 and 387.51 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.06 : 1,360.79 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.06/1,360.79 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.06x = 1,360.79 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.06x = 527,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,320.70/907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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