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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,360.59 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,360.59 and 360.04 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,360.59 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,360.59 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,360.59 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 489,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,866.82/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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