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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.05, 1,361.91 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.05, 1,361.91 and 360.39 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.05 : 1,361.91 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.05/1,361.91 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.05x = 1,361.91 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.05x = 490,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,818.74/908.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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