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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.56, 1,362.11 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.56, 1,362.11 and 360.88 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.56 : 1,362.11 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.56/1,362.11 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.56x = 1,362.11 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.56x = 491,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,551.45/908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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