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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,361.69 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,361.69 and 360.37 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,361.69 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,361.69 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,361.69 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 490,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,712.23/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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