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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.38, 1,364.62 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.38, 1,364.62 and 361.61 is: 542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.38 : 1,364.62 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.38/1,364.62 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.38x = 1,364.62 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.38x = 493,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,455.49/909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.63

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