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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.57, 1,361.54 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.57, 1,361.54 and 291.34 is: 437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.57 : 1,361.54 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.57/1,361.54 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.57x = 1,361.54 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.57x = 396,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,669.61/907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.07

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