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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.07, 1,363.61 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.07, 1,363.61 and 292.78 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.07 : 1,363.61 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.07/1,363.61 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.07x = 1,363.61 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.07x = 399,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,237.74/909.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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