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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.74, 1,365.06 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.74, 1,365.06 and 362.38 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.74 : 1,365.06 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.74/1,365.06 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.74x = 1,365.06 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.74x = 494,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,670.44/909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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