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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.43, 1,361.31 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.43, 1,361.31 and 359.63 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.43 : 1,361.31 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.43/1,361.31 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.43x = 1,361.31 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.43x = 489,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,567.92/907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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