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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.26, 1,362.92 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.26, 1,362.92 and 361.20 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.26 : 1,362.92 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.26/1,362.92 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.26x = 1,362.92 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.26x = 492,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,284.90/909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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