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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.53, 1,364.24 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.53, 1,364.24 and 293.68 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.53 : 1,364.24 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.53/1,364.24 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.53x = 1,364.24 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.53x = 400,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,644.77/909.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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