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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.24, 1,362.90 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.24, 1,362.90 and 360.48 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.24 : 1,362.90 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.24/1,362.90 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.24x = 1,362.90 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.24x = 491,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,298.19/908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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