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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.22, 1,362.33 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.22, 1,362.33 and 360.12 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.22 : 1,362.33 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.22/1,362.33 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.22x = 1,362.33 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.22x = 490,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,602.28/908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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