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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.98, 1,361.16 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.98, 1,361.16 and 358.85 is: 538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.98 : 1,361.16 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.98/1,361.16 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.98x = 1,361.16 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.98x = 488,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,452.27/906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.55

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