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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,365.22 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,365.22 and 332.60 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,365.22 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,365.22 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,365.22 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 454,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,072.17/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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