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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,363.62 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,363.62 and 361.15 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,363.62 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,363.62 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,363.62 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 492,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,471.36/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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