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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,361.48 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,361.48 and 359.53 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,361.48 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,361.48 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,361.48 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 489,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,488.82/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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