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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.80, 1,361.46 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.80, 1,361.46 and 359.94 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.80 : 1,361.46 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.80/1,361.46 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.80x = 1,361.46 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.80x = 490,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,043.91/907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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