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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.30, 1,362.68 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.30, 1,362.68 and 360.48 is: 540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.30 : 1,362.68 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.30/1,362.68 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.30x = 1,362.68 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.30x = 491,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,217.08/908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.81

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