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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.88, 1,363.65 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.88, 1,363.65 and 361.47 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.88 : 1,363.65 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.88/1,363.65 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.88x = 1,363.65 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.88x = 492,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,918.57/908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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