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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.44, 1,363.34 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.44, 1,363.34 and 361.50 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.44 : 1,363.34 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.44/1,363.34 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.44x = 1,363.34 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.44x = 492,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,848.31/909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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