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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,360.72 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,360.72 and 360.24 is: 540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,360.72 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,360.72 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,360.72 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 490,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,185.77/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.02

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