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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.16, 1,360.80 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.16, 1,360.80 and 359.36 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.16 : 1,360.80 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.16/1,360.80 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.16x = 1,360.80 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.16x = 489,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,017.09/907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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