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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.48, 1,363.53 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.48, 1,363.53 and 361.73 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.48 : 1,363.53 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.48/1,363.53 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.48x = 1,363.53 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.48x = 493,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,229.71/908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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