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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,360.33 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,360.33 and 386.51 is: 580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,360.33 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,360.33 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,360.33 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 525,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,773.38/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.01

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