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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.27, 1,360.13 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.27, 1,360.13 and 387.20 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.27 : 1,360.13 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.27/1,360.13 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.27x = 1,360.13 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.27x = 526,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,633.60/907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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