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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,359.93 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,359.93 and 358.50 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,359.93 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,359.93 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,359.93 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 487,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,534.91/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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