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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,364.04 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,364.04 and 361.51 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,364.04 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,364.04 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,364.04 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 493,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,105.47/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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