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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.34, 1,364.11 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.34, 1,364.11 and 389.52 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.34 : 1,364.11 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.34/1,364.11 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.34x = 1,364.11 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.34x = 531,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,347.15/909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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