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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.07, 1,359.31 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.07, 1,359.31 and 358.31 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.07 : 1,359.31 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.07/1,359.31 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.07x = 1,359.31 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.07x = 487,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,050.07/906.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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