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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.02, 1,358.50 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.02, 1,358.50 and 357.60 is: 536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.02 : 1,358.50 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.02/1,358.50 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.02x = 1,358.50 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.02x = 485,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,799.60/906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.19

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