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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,360.04 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,360.04 and 358.75 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,360.04 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,360.04 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,360.04 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 487,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,920.10/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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