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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,361.55 and 387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,361.55 and 387.29 is: 581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,361.55 = 387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,361.55 = 387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,361.55 × 387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 527,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,314.70/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.17

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