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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.85, 1,359.23 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.85, 1,359.23 and 358.06 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.85 : 1,359.23 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.85/1,359.23 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.85x = 1,359.23 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.85x = 486,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,685.89/905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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