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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,359.86 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,359.86 and 358.76 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,359.86 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,359.86 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,359.86 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 487,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,864.98/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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