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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,359.27 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,359.27 and 358.47 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,359.27 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,359.27 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,359.27 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 487,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,257.52/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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