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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,361.29 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,361.29 and 359.84 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,361.29 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,361.29 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,361.29 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 489,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,846.59/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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