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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.49, 1,361.84 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.49, 1,361.84 and 359.66 is: 539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.49 : 1,361.84 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.49/1,361.84 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.49x = 1,361.84 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.49x = 489,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,790.77/907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.72

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