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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.13, 1,360.07 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.13, 1,360.07 and 359.37 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.13 : 1,360.07 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.13/1,360.07 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.13x = 1,360.07 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.13x = 488,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,766.56/907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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