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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,360.17 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,360.17 and 290.27 is: 435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,360.17 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,360.17 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,360.17 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 394,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,809.75/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.43

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