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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.00, 1,358.99 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.00, 1,358.99 and 358.18 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.00 : 1,358.99 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.00/1,358.99 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.00x = 1,358.99 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.00x = 486,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,765.03/906.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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