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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.51, 1,359.75 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.51, 1,359.75 and 358.68 is: 538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.51 : 1,359.75 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.51/1,359.75 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.51x = 1,359.75 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.51x = 487,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,713.34/906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.02

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