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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.26, 1,362.74 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.26, 1,362.74 and 360.84 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.26 : 1,362.74 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.26/1,362.74 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.26x = 1,362.74 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.26x = 491,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,731.10/908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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