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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.44, 1,358.89 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.44, 1,358.89 and 359.01 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.44 : 1,358.89 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.44/1,358.89 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.44x = 1,358.89 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.44x = 487,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,846.51/906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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