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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.01, 1,363.50 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.01, 1,363.50 and 331.88 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.01 : 1,363.50 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.01/1,363.50 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.01x = 1,363.50 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.01x = 452,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,510.73/909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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