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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.20, 1,363.26 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.20, 1,363.26 and 360.76 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.20 : 1,363.26 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.20/1,363.26 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.20x = 1,363.26 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.20x = 491,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,809.68/909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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