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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.24, 1,361.18 and 387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.24, 1,361.18 and 387.22 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.24 : 1,361.18 = 387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.24/1,361.18 = 387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.24x = 1,361.18 × 387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.24x = 527,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,076.12/907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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