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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,359.36 and 358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,359.36 and 358.46 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,359.36 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,359.36 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,359.36 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 487,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,276.19/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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