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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.57, 1,360.65 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.57, 1,360.65 and 290.92 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.57 : 1,360.65 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.57/1,360.65 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.57x = 1,360.65 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.57x = 395,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,840.30/907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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