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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.10, 1,360.80 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.10, 1,360.80 and 359.34 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.10 : 1,360.80 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.10/1,360.80 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.10x = 1,360.80 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.10x = 488,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,984.77/907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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