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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.77, 1,360.69 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.77, 1,360.69 and 359.01 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.77 : 1,360.69 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.77/1,360.69 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.77x = 1,360.69 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.77x = 488,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,500.42/906.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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