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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,361.97 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,361.97 and 360.42 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,361.97 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,361.97 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,361.97 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 490,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,881.23/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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