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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.44, 1,364.17 and 361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.44, 1,364.17 and 361.63 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.44 : 1,364.17 = 361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.44/1,364.17 = 361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.44x = 1,364.17 × 361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.44x = 493,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,318.60/909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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