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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.03, 1,362.09 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.03, 1,362.09 and 360.11 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.03 : 1,362.09 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.03/1,362.09 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.03x = 1,362.09 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.03x = 490,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,502.23/908.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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