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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,361.27 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,361.27 and 359.63 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,361.27 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,361.27 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,361.27 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 489,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,544.93/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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