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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.37, 1,364.44 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.37, 1,364.44 and 389.48 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.37 : 1,364.44 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.37/1,364.44 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.37x = 1,364.44 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.37x = 531,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,424.53/909.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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