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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.58, 1,361.03 and 387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.58, 1,361.03 and 387.26 is: 580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.58 : 1,361.03 = 387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.58/1,361.03 = 387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.58x = 1,361.03 × 387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.58x = 527,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,063.74/907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.74

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