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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.10, 1,360.47 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.10, 1,360.47 and 359.28 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.10 : 1,360.47 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.10/1,360.47 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.10x = 1,360.47 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.10x = 488,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,789.66/907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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