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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.60, 1,362.09 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.60, 1,362.09 and 361.04 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.60 : 1,362.09 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.60/1,362.09 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.60x = 1,362.09 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.60x = 491,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,768.97/908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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