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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,361.15 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,361.15 and 291.14 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,361.15 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,361.15 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,361.15 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 396,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,291.52/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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