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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,362.90 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,362.90 and 388.75 is: 582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,362.90 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,362.90 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,362.90 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 529,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,827.97/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.64

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