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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,363.47 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,363.47 and 361.42 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,363.47 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,363.47 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,363.47 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 492,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,785.33/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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