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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.35, 1,364.03 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.35, 1,364.03 and 361.54 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.35 : 1,364.03 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.35/1,364.03 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.35x = 1,364.03 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.35x = 493,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,148.90/909.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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