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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.38, 1,359.77 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.38, 1,359.77 and 290.10 is: 435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.38 : 1,359.77 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.38/1,359.77 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.38x = 1,359.77 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.38x = 394,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,470.00/906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.21

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