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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.55, 1,359.68 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.55, 1,359.68 and 358.18 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.55 : 1,359.68 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.55/1,359.68 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.55x = 1,359.68 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.55x = 487,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,004.99/906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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