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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.01, 1,360.44 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.01, 1,360.44 and 290.55 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.01 : 1,360.44 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.01/1,360.44 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.01x = 1,360.44 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.01x = 395,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,273.29/907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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