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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,361 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,361 and 291.24 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,361 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,361 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,361 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 396,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,377.64/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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