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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.07, 1,360.61 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.07, 1,360.61 and 290.78 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.07 : 1,360.61 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.07/1,360.61 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.07x = 1,360.61 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.07x = 395,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,638.18/907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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