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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,360.03 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,360.03 and 290.23 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,360.03 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,360.03 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,360.03 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 394,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,714.71/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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