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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.27, 1,362.47 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.27, 1,362.47 and 360.30 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.27 : 1,362.47 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.27/1,362.47 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.27x = 1,362.47 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.27x = 490,897.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,897.94/908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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