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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.69, 1,360 and 290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.69, 1,360 and 290.38 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.69 : 1,360 = 290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.69/1,360 = 290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.69x = 1,360 × 290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.69x = 394,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,916.80/906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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