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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,358.78 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,358.78 and 358.10 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,358.78 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,358.78 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,358.78 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 486,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,570.53/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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