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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.73, 1,360.65 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.73, 1,360.65 and 359.15 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.73 : 1,360.65 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.73/1,360.65 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.73x = 1,360.65 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.73x = 488,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,680.85/907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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