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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,360.02 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,360.02 and 386.56 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,360.02 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,360.02 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,360.02 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 525,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,729.33/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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