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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,362.30 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,362.30 and 360.88 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,362.30 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,362.30 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,362.30 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 491,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,626.82/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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