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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.38, 1,358.60 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.38, 1,358.60 and 358.33 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.38 : 1,358.60 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.38/1,358.60 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.38x = 1,358.60 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.38x = 486,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,821.24/906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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