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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.73, 1,363.10 and 361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.73, 1,363.10 and 361.37 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.73 : 1,363.10 = 361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.73/1,363.10 = 361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.73x = 1,363.10 × 361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.73x = 492,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,585.05/908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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