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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.89, 1,359.32 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.89, 1,359.32 and 358.65 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.89 : 1,359.32 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.89/1,359.32 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.89x = 1,359.32 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.89x = 487,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,518.32/906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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