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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.05, 1,358.91 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.05, 1,358.91 and 358.39 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.05 : 1,358.91 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.05/1,358.91 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.05x = 1,358.91 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.05x = 487,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,016.36/906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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