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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.70, 1,371.08 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.70, 1,371.08 and 386.57 is: 580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.70 : 1,371.08 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.70/1,371.08 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.70x = 1,371.08 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.70x = 530,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,012.90/913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.07

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