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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.10, 1,363.65 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.10, 1,363.65 and 292.85 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.10 : 1,363.65 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.10/1,363.65 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.10x = 1,363.65 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.10x = 399,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,336.62/909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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