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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.36, 1,359.12 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.36, 1,359.12 and 358.44 is: 537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.36 : 1,359.12 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.36/1,359.12 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.36x = 1,359.12 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.36x = 487,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,162.97/906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.49

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