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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.77, 1,359.10 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.77, 1,359.10 and 358.34 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.77 : 1,359.10 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.77/1,359.10 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.77x = 1,359.10 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.77x = 487,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,019.89/905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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