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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.82, 1,365.14 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.82, 1,365.14 and 332.56 is: 498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.82 : 1,365.14 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.82/1,365.14 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.82x = 1,365.14 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.82x = 453,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,990.96/909.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.99

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