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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.47, 1,364.21 and 361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.47, 1,364.21 and 361.37 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.47 : 1,364.21 = 361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.47/1,364.21 = 361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.47x = 1,364.21 × 361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.47x = 492,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,975.94/909.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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