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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.39, 1,360.02 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.39, 1,360.02 and 387.24 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.39 : 1,360.02 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.39/1,360.02 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.39x = 1,360.02 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.39x = 526,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,654.14/907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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