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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,360.87 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,360.87 and 291 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,360.87 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,360.87 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,360.87 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 396,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,013.17/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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