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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.22, 1,359.96 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.22, 1,359.96 and 359.22 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.22 : 1,359.96 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.22/1,359.96 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.22x = 1,359.96 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.22x = 488,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,524.83/907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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