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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.27, 1,360.37 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.27, 1,360.37 and 358.85 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.27 : 1,360.37 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.27/1,360.37 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.27x = 1,360.37 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.27x = 488,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,173.07/907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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