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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.97, 1,359.82 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.97, 1,359.82 and 359.68 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.97 : 1,359.82 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.97/1,359.82 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.97x = 1,359.82 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.97x = 489,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,100.06/906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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