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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.26, 1,364.04 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.26, 1,364.04 and 293.12 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.26 : 1,364.04 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.26/1,364.04 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.26x = 1,364.04 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.26x = 399,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,820.58/909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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