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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,363.68 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,363.68 and 396.16 is: 593.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,363.68 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,363.68 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,363.68 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 540,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,235.47/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.82

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