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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,363.45 and 360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,363.45 and 360.87 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,363.45 = 360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,363.45 = 360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,363.45 × 360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 492,028.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,028.20/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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