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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.87, 1,360.61 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.87, 1,360.61 and 359.76 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.87 : 1,360.61 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.87/1,360.61 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.87x = 1,360.61 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.87x = 489,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,487.24/907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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