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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,363.67 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,363.67 and 361.19 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,363.67 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,363.67 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,363.67 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 492,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,535.34/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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