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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.54, 1,363.04 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.54, 1,363.04 and 360.54 is: 540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.54 : 1,363.04 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.54/1,363.04 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.54x = 1,363.04 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.54x = 491,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,436.12/908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.91

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