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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.39, 1,363.06 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.39, 1,363.06 and 361.15 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.39 : 1,363.06 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.39/1,363.06 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.39x = 1,363.06 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.39x = 492,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,269.12/909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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