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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.84, 1,364.55 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.84, 1,364.55 and 362.43 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.84 : 1,364.55 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.84/1,364.55 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.84x = 1,364.55 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.84x = 494,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,553.86/909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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