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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.99, 1,362.09 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.99, 1,362.09 and 360.22 is: 540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.99 : 1,362.09 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.99/1,362.09 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.99x = 1,362.09 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.99x = 490,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,647.30/907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.37

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