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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.46, 1,361.31 and 359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.46, 1,361.31 and 359.69 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.46 : 1,361.31 = 359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.46/1,361.31 = 359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.46x = 1,361.31 × 359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.46x = 489,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,653.00/907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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