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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.30, 1,364.18 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.30, 1,364.18 and 361.48 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.30 : 1,364.18 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.30/1,364.18 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.30x = 1,364.18 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.30x = 493,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,123.79/909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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