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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.13, 1,358.57 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.13, 1,358.57 and 358.37 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.13 : 1,358.57 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.13/1,358.57 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.13x = 1,358.57 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.13x = 486,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,868.94/906.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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