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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.69, 1,364.32 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.69, 1,364.32 and 361.99 is: 542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.69 : 1,364.32 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.69/1,364.32 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.69x = 1,364.32 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.69x = 493,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,870.20/909.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.90

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