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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.10, 1,363.38 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.10, 1,363.38 and 331.84 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.10 : 1,363.38 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.10/1,363.38 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.10x = 1,363.38 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.10x = 452,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,424.02/909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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