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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.38, 1,364.11 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.38, 1,364.11 and 292.91 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.38 : 1,364.11 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.38/1,364.11 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.38x = 1,364.11 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.38x = 399,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,553.91/909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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