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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,360.61 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,360.61 and 387.32 is: 580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,360.61 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,360.61 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,360.61 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 526,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,982.73/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.80

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