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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,358.52 and 357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,358.52 and 357.81 is: 536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,358.52 = 357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,358.52 = 357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,358.52 × 357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 486,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,092.04/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.50

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