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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.30, 1,363.71 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.30, 1,363.71 and 361.44 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.30 : 1,363.71 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.30/1,363.71 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.30x = 1,363.71 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.30x = 492,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,899.34/909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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