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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.36, 1,359.69 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.36, 1,359.69 and 290.02 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.36 : 1,359.69 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.36/1,359.69 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.36x = 1,359.69 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.36x = 394,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,337.29/906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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