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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.80, 1,360.42 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.80, 1,360.42 and 358.98 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.80 : 1,360.42 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.80/1,360.42 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.80x = 1,360.42 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.80x = 488,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,366.23/906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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