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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,362.72 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,362.72 and 388.98 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,362.72 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,362.72 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,362.72 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 530,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,070.83/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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