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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.96, 1,363.56 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.96, 1,363.56 and 361.20 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.96 : 1,363.56 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.96/1,363.56 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.96x = 1,363.56 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.96x = 492,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,511.05/908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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