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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.90, 1,361.70 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.90, 1,361.70 and 360.05 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.90 : 1,361.70 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.90/1,361.70 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.90x = 1,361.70 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.90x = 490,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,273.28/907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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