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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.30, 1,363.87 and 361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.30, 1,363.87 and 361.33 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.30 : 1,363.87 = 361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.30/1,363.87 = 361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.30x = 1,363.87 × 361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.30x = 492,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,807.95/909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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