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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.51, 1,361.79 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.51, 1,361.79 and 360.45 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.51 : 1,361.79 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.51/1,361.79 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.51x = 1,361.79 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.51x = 490,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,857.21/908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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