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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.30, 1,364.41 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.30, 1,364.41 and 389.16 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.30 : 1,364.41 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.30/1,364.41 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.30x = 1,364.41 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.30x = 530,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,972.36/909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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