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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.69, 1,359.22 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.69, 1,359.22 and 358.75 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.69 : 1,359.22 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.69/1,359.22 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.69x = 1,359.22 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.69x = 487,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,620.18/906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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