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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.70, 1,364.73 and 361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.70, 1,364.73 and 361.78 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.70 : 1,364.73 = 361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.70/1,364.73 = 361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.70x = 1,364.73 × 361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.70x = 493,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,732.02/909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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