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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,364.20 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,364.20 and 293.14 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,364.20 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,364.20 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,364.20 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 399,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,901.59/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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