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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.52, 1,364.48 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.52, 1,364.48 and 361.60 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.52 : 1,364.48 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.52/1,364.48 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.52x = 1,364.48 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.52x = 493,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,395.97/909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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