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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.13, 1,361.56 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.13, 1,361.56 and 360.37 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.13 : 1,361.56 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.13/1,361.56 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.13x = 1,361.56 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.13x = 490,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,665.38/908.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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