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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,363.26 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,363.26 and 361.41 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.84 : 1,363.26 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.84/1,363.26 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.84x = 1,363.26 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.84x = 492,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,699.71/908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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