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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,359.20 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,359.20 and 358.24 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,359.20 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,359.20 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,359.20 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 486,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,919.81/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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