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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.42, 1,361.68 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.42, 1,361.68 and 360.18 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.42 : 1,361.68 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.42/1,361.68 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.42x = 1,361.68 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.42x = 490,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,449.00/908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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