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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,363.50 and 361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,363.50 and 361.59 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,363.50 = 361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,363.50 = 361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,363.50 × 361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 493,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,027.97/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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