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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,362.51 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,362.51 and 360.63 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,362.51 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,362.51 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,362.51 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 491,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,361.98/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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