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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.71, 1,359.54 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.71, 1,359.54 and 358.74 is: 537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.71 : 1,359.54 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.71/1,359.54 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.71x = 1,359.54 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.71x = 487,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,721.38/906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.91

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