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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,360.68 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,360.68 and 387.03 is: 580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,360.68 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,360.68 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,360.68 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 526,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,623.98/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.40

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