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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.46, 1,360.49 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.46, 1,360.49 and 359.49 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.46 : 1,360.49 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.46/1,360.49 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.46x = 1,360.49 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.46x = 489,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,082.55/907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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