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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,362.03 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,362.03 and 360.73 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,362.03 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,362.03 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,362.03 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 491,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,325.08/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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