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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,363.68 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,363.68 and 389.60 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,363.68 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,363.68 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,363.68 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 531,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,289.73/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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