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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,362.60 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,362.60 and 360.54 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,362.60 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,362.60 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,362.60 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 491,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,271.80/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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