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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.93, 1,360.40 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.93, 1,360.40 and 386.37 is: 579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.93 : 1,360.40 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.93/1,360.40 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.93x = 1,360.40 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.93x = 525,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,615.82/906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.56

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