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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,364.08 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,364.08 and 388.98 is: 583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,364.08 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,364.08 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,364.08 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 530,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,600.32/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.57

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