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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.61, 1,362.70 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.61, 1,362.70 and 360.64 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.61 : 1,362.70 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.61/1,362.70 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.61x = 1,362.70 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.61x = 491,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,444.13/908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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