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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.62, 1,361.34 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.62, 1,361.34 and 360.18 is: 540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.62 : 1,361.34 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.62/1,361.34 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.62x = 1,361.34 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.62x = 490,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,327.44/907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.23

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