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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.35, 1,364.18 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.35, 1,364.18 and 292.98 is: 439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.35 : 1,364.18 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.35/1,364.18 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.35x = 1,364.18 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.35x = 399,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,675.99/909.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.52

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