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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.42, 1,361.00 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.42, 1,361.00 and 291.18 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.42 : 1,361.00 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.42/1,361.00 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.42x = 1,361.00 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.42x = 396,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,294.16/907.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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