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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.37, 1,360.93 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.37, 1,360.93 and 291.02 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.37 : 1,360.93 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.37/1,360.93 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.37x = 1,360.93 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.37x = 396,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,057.85/907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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