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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.03, 1,360.59 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.03, 1,360.59 and 359.11 is: 538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.03 : 1,360.59 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.03/1,360.59 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.03x = 1,360.59 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.03x = 488,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,601.47/907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.68

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