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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.54, 1,363.98 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.54, 1,363.98 and 396.26 is: 594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.54 : 1,363.98 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.54/1,363.98 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.54x = 1,363.98 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.54x = 540,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,490.71/909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.25

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