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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.24, 1,361.12 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.24, 1,361.12 and 380.39 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.24 : 1,361.12 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.24/1,361.12 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.24x = 1,361.12 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.24x = 517,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,760.79/907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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