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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,359.82 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,359.82 and 358.41 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,359.82 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,359.82 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,359.82 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 487,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,373.09/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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