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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,358.84 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,358.84 and 358.34 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,358.84 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,358.84 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,358.84 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 486,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,920.83/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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