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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.73, 1,361.15 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.73, 1,361.15 and 359.76 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.73 : 1,361.15 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.73/1,361.15 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.73x = 1,361.15 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.73x = 489,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,687.32/907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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