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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.14, 1,363.42 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.14, 1,363.42 and 361.16 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.14 : 1,363.42 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.14/1,363.42 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.14x = 1,363.42 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.14x = 492,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,412.77/909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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