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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,359.41 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,359.41 and 358.71 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,359.41 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,359.41 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,359.41 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 487,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,632.17/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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