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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.65, 1,362.33 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.65, 1,362.33 and 360.67 is: 540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.65 : 1,362.33 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.65/1,362.33 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.65x = 1,362.33 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.65x = 491,351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,351.56/908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.75

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