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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.11, 1,360.77 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.11, 1,360.77 and 359.19 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.11 : 1,360.77 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.11/1,360.77 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.11x = 1,360.77 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.11x = 488,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,774.98/907.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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