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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,358.64 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,358.64 and 357.92 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,358.64 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,358.64 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,358.64 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 486,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,284.43/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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