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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,363.81 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,363.81 and 361.87 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,363.81 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,363.81 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,363.81 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 493,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,521.92/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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