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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.90, 1,359.06 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.90, 1,359.06 and 358.04 is: 537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.90 : 1,359.06 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.90/1,359.06 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.90x = 1,359.06 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.90x = 486,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,597.84/905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.14

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