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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,359.90 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,359.90 and 372.44 is: 558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,359.90 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,359.90 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,359.90 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 506,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,481.16/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.61

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