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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.26, 1,360.36 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.26, 1,360.36 and 386.51 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.26 : 1,360.36 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.26/1,360.36 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.26x = 1,360.36 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.26x = 525,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,785.34/906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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