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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.60, 1,364.48 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.60, 1,364.48 and 396.24 is: 594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.60 : 1,364.48 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.60/1,364.48 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.60x = 1,364.48 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.60x = 540,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,661.56/909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.39

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