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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.37, 1,358.62 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.37, 1,358.62 and 358.33 is: 537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.37 : 1,358.62 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.37/1,358.62 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.37x = 1,358.62 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.37x = 486,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,834.30/906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.13

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