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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.52, 1,363.24 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.52, 1,363.24 and 361.25 is: 541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.52 : 1,363.24 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.52/1,363.24 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.52x = 1,363.24 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.52x = 492,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,470.45/909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.46

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