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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,359.09 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,359.09 and 359.04 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,359.09 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,359.09 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,359.09 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 487,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,967.67/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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