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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.58, 1,360.76 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.58, 1,360.76 and 359.48 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.58 : 1,360.76 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.58/1,360.76 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.58x = 1,360.76 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.58x = 489,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,157.40/907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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