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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,363.86 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,363.86 and 293.04 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,363.86 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,363.86 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,363.86 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 399,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,665.53/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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