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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,360.82 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,360.82 and 359.30 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,360.82 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,360.82 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,360.82 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 488,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,934.03/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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