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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,364.50 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,364.50 and 332.50 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,364.50 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,364.50 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,364.50 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 453,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,696.25/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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