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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,362.09 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,362.09 and 359.91 is: 540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,362.09 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,362.09 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,362.09 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 490,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,229.81/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.06

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