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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,362.22 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,362.22 and 360.30 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,362.22 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,362.22 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,362.22 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 490,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,807.87/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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