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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.00, 1,360.80 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.00, 1,360.80 and 359.88 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.00 : 1,360.80 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.00/1,360.80 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.00x = 1,360.80 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.00x = 489,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,724.25/908.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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