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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.82, 1,361.88 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.82, 1,361.88 and 360.02 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.82 : 1,361.88 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.82/1,361.88 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.82x = 1,361.88 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.82x = 490,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,304.04/907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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