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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.69, 1,363.80 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.69, 1,363.80 and 361.25 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.69 : 1,363.80 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.69/1,363.80 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.69x = 1,363.80 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.69x = 492,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,676.24/908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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