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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,359.98 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,359.98 and 358.97 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,359.98 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,359.98 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,359.98 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 488,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,184.77/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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