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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,359.05 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,359.05 and 358.35 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,359.05 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,359.05 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,359.05 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 487,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,006.98/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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