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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.94, 1,359.78 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.94, 1,359.78 and 358.96 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.94 : 1,359.78 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.94/1,359.78 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.94x = 1,359.78 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.94x = 488,106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,106.63/906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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