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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,361.20 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,361.20 and 291.68 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,361.20 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,361.20 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,361.20 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 397,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,034.82/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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