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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.18, 1,364.01 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.18, 1,364.01 and 389.21 is: 583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.18 : 1,364.01 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.18/1,364.01 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.18x = 1,364.01 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.18x = 530,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,879.51/909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.91

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