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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.11, 1,358.25 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.11, 1,358.25 and 358.08 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.11 : 1,358.25 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.11/1,358.25 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.11x = 1,358.25 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.11x = 486,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,362.16/906.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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