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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,362.03 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,362.03 and 360.42 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,362.03 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,362.03 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,362.03 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 490,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,902.85/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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