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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.95, 1,362.38 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.95, 1,362.38 and 360.12 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.95 : 1,362.38 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.95/1,362.38 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.95x = 1,362.38 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.95x = 490,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,618.49/907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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