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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,361.52 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,361.52 and 360.06 is: 539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,361.52 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,361.52 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,361.52 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 490,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,228.89/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.89

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