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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,359.72 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,359.72 and 358.52 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,359.72 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,359.72 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,359.72 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 487,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,486.81/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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