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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.22, 1,361.32 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.22, 1,361.32 and 359.42 is: 539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.22 : 1,361.32 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.22/1,361.32 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.22x = 1,361.32 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.22x = 489,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,285.63/907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.32

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