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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.49, 1,361.39 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.49, 1,361.39 and 387.50 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.49 : 1,361.39 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.49/1,361.39 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.49x = 1,361.39 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.49x = 527,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,538.63/907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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