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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,358.70 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,358.70 and 386.70 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,358.70 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,358.70 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,358.70 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 525,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,409.29/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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