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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.34, 1,362.80 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.34, 1,362.80 and 331.66 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.34 : 1,362.80 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.34/1,362.80 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.34x = 1,362.80 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.34x = 451,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,979.43/909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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