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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.51, 1,363.12 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.51, 1,363.12 and 361.13 is: 541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.51 : 1,363.12 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.51/1,363.12 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.51x = 1,363.12 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.51x = 492,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,255.81/908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.83

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