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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.67, 1,359.06 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.67, 1,359.06 and 358.09 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.67 : 1,359.06 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.67/1,359.06 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.67x = 1,359.06 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.67x = 486,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,665.80/906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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