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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.09, 1,358.98 and 357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.09, 1,358.98 and 357.97 is: 536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.09 : 1,358.98 = 357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.09/1,358.98 = 357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.09x = 1,358.98 × 357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.09x = 486,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,472.33/906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.89

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