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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.64, 1,362.03 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.64, 1,362.03 and 360.52 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.64 : 1,362.03 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.64/1,362.03 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.64x = 1,362.03 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.64x = 491,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,039.06/908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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