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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.17, 1,358.69 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.17, 1,358.69 and 358.20 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.17 : 1,358.69 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.17/1,358.69 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.17x = 1,358.69 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.17x = 486,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,680.97/906.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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