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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,360.01 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,360.01 and 290.39 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,360.01 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,360.01 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,360.01 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 394,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,937.43/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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