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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,359.33 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,359.33 and 358.11 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,359.33 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,359.33 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,359.33 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 486,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,789.67/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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