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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.35, 1,363.68 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.35, 1,363.68 and 389.02 is: 583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.35 : 1,363.68 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.35/1,363.68 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.35x = 1,363.68 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.35x = 530,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,498.79/909.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.38

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