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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.42, 1,361.22 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.42, 1,361.22 and 290.90 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.42 : 1,361.22 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.42/1,361.22 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.42x = 1,361.22 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.42x = 395,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,978.90/907.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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