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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.73, 1,360.11 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.73, 1,360.11 and 290.50 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.73 : 1,360.11 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.73/1,360.11 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.73x = 1,360.11 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.73x = 395,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,111.96/906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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