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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,360.32 and 359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,360.32 and 359.21 is: 538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,360.32 = 359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,360.32 = 359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,360.32 × 359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 488,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,632.40/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.95

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