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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,360.42 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,360.42 and 359.16 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,360.42 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,360.42 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,360.42 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 488,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,608.45/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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