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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,359.56 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,359.56 and 358.54 is: 537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,359.56 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,359.56 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,359.56 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 487,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,454.14/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.84

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