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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.40, 1,363.95 and 389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.40, 1,363.95 and 389.47 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.40 : 1,363.95 = 389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.40/1,363.95 = 389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.40x = 1,363.95 × 389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.40x = 531,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,217.61/909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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