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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,360.53 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,360.53 and 290.78 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,360.53 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,360.53 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,360.53 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 395,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,614.91/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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