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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.49, 1,363.08 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.49, 1,363.08 and 388.87 is: 582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.49 : 1,363.08 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.49/1,363.08 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.49x = 1,363.08 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.49x = 530,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,060.92/909.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.81

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