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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.71, 1,361.29 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.71, 1,361.29 and 291.39 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.71 : 1,361.29 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.71/1,361.29 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.71x = 1,361.29 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.71x = 396,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,666.29/907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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