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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.34, 1,364.61 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.34, 1,364.61 and 332.21 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.34 : 1,364.61 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.34/1,364.61 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.34x = 1,364.61 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.34x = 453,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,337.09/909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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