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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.55, 1,361.16 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.55, 1,361.16 and 359.90 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.55 : 1,361.16 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.55/1,361.16 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.55x = 1,361.16 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.55x = 489,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,874.68/907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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