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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,360.67 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,360.67 and 359.70 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,360.67 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,360.67 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,360.67 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 489,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,431.20/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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