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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.46, 1,359.69 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.46, 1,359.69 and 358.90 is: 538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.46 : 1,359.69 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.46/1,359.69 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.46x = 1,359.69 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.46x = 487,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,992.74/906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.35

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