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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,360.10 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,360.10 and 358.79 is: 537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,360.10 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,360.10 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,360.10 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 487,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,981.68/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.81

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