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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,360.02 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,360.02 and 358.80 is: 537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,360.02 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,360.02 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,360.02 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 487,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,975.18/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.99

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