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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.23, 1,363.84 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.23, 1,363.84 and 361.26 is: 541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.23 : 1,363.84 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.23/1,363.84 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.23x = 1,363.84 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.23x = 492,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,699.94/909.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.89

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