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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.54, 1,360.10 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.54, 1,360.10 and 358.41 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.54 : 1,360.10 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.54/1,360.10 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.54x = 1,360.10 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.54x = 487,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,473.44/906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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