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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,359.48 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,359.48 and 358.50 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,359.48 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,359.48 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,359.48 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 487,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,373.58/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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