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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.43, 1,360.96 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.43, 1,360.96 and 359.06 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.43 : 1,360.96 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.43/1,360.96 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.43x = 1,360.96 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.43x = 488,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,666.30/907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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