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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.43, 1,359.81 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.43, 1,359.81 and 358.63 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.43 : 1,359.81 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.43/1,359.81 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.43x = 1,359.81 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.43x = 487,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,668.66/906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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