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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,363.50 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,363.50 and 361.58 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,363.50 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,363.50 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,363.50 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 493,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,007.51/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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