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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272, 1,908.32 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272, 1,908.32 and 360 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272 : 1,908.32 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272/1,908.32 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272x = 1,908.32 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272x = 686,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,995.20/1,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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