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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.65, 1,363.83 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.65, 1,363.83 and 361.67 is: 542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.65 : 1,363.83 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.65/1,363.83 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.65x = 1,363.83 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.65x = 493,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,256.40/909.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.25

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