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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,360.68 and 386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,360.68 and 386.79 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,360.68 = 386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,360.68 = 386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,360.68 × 386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 526,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,297.42/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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