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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.26, 1,359.79 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.26, 1,359.79 and 358.83 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.26 : 1,359.79 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.26/1,359.79 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.26x = 1,359.79 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.26x = 487,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,932.55/906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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