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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.25, 1,362.69 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.25, 1,362.69 and 360.81 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.25 : 1,362.69 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.25/1,362.69 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.25x = 1,362.69 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.25x = 491,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,672.18/908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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