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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.91, 1,358.04 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.91, 1,358.04 and 358.41 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.91 : 1,358.04 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.91/1,358.04 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.91x = 1,358.04 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.91x = 486,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,735.12/905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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