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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.11, 1,360.84 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.11, 1,360.84 and 359.30 is: 539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.11 : 1,360.84 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.11/1,360.84 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.11x = 1,360.84 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.11x = 488,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,946.74/907.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.02

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