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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.59, 1,363.99 and 346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.59, 1,363.99 and 346.35 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.59 : 1,363.99 = 346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.59/1,363.99 = 346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.59x = 1,363.99 × 346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.59x = 472,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,413.66/909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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