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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,359.03 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,359.03 and 358.51 is: 537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,359.03 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,359.03 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,359.03 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 487,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,225.85/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.40

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