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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,362.81 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,362.81 and 360.70 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,362.81 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,362.81 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,362.81 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 491,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,558.75/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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