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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.22, 1,360.83 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.22, 1,360.83 and 359.12 is: 538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.22 : 1,360.83 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.22/1,360.83 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.22x = 1,360.83 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.22x = 488,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,694.47/907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.68

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