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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.68, 1,364.74 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.68, 1,364.74 and 361.88 is: 542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.68 : 1,364.74 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.68/1,364.74 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.68x = 1,364.74 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.68x = 493,872.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,872.11/909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.91

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