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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,360.41 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,360.41 and 359.39 is: 539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,360.41 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,360.41 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,360.41 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 488,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,917.75/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.02

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