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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.18, 1,363.05 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.18, 1,363.05 and 361.50 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.18 : 1,363.05 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.18/1,363.05 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.18x = 1,363.05 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.18x = 492,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,742.58/909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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