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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.38, 1,359.56 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.38, 1,359.56 and 357.92 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.38 : 1,359.56 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.38/1,359.56 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.38x = 1,359.56 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.38x = 486,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,605.13/906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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