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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.48, 1,363.18 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.48, 1,363.18 and 389.22 is: 583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.48 : 1,363.18 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.48/1,363.18 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.48x = 1,363.18 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.48x = 530,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,576.92/909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.38

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