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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.12, 1,359.84 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.12, 1,359.84 and 359.20 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.12 : 1,359.84 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.12/1,359.84 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.12x = 1,359.84 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.12x = 488,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,454.53/907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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