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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.60, 1,364.28 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.60, 1,364.28 and 361.92 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.60 : 1,364.28 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.60/1,364.28 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.60x = 1,364.28 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.60x = 493,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,760.22/909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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