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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,360.02 and 359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,360.02 and 359.05 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,360.02 = 359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,360.02 = 359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,360.02 × 359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 488,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,315.18/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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