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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,360.06 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,360.06 and 358.80 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,360.06 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,360.06 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,360.06 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 487,989.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,989.53/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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