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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.37, 1,361.03 and 291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.37, 1,361.03 and 291.05 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.37 : 1,361.03 = 291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.37/1,361.03 = 291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.37x = 1,361.03 × 291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.37x = 396,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,119.52/907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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