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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.57, 1,363.90 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.57, 1,363.90 and 361.46 is: 542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.57 : 1,363.90 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.57/1,363.90 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.57x = 1,363.90 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.57x = 492,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,987.57/909.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.00

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