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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.49, 1,361.42 and 387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.49, 1,361.42 and 387.49 is: 581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.49 : 1,361.42 = 387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.49/1,361.42 = 387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.49x = 1,361.42 × 387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.49x = 527,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,536.64/907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.31

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