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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.03, 1,362.89 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.03, 1,362.89 and 292.38 is: 438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.03 : 1,362.89 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.03/1,362.89 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.03x = 1,362.89 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.03x = 398,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,480.32/909.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.36

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