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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,360.16 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,360.16 and 386.66 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,360.16 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,360.16 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,360.16 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 525,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,919.47/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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