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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.51, 1,363.29 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.51, 1,363.29 and 361.45 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.51 : 1,363.29 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.51/1,363.29 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.51x = 1,363.29 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.51x = 492,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,761.17/909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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