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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.55, 1,360.31 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.55, 1,360.31 and 358.73 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.55 : 1,360.31 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.55/1,360.31 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.55x = 1,360.31 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.55x = 487,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,984.01/906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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