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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.05, 1,359.39 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.05, 1,359.39 and 358.61 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.05 : 1,359.39 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.05/1,359.39 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.05x = 1,359.39 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.05x = 487,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,490.85/906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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