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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.84, 1,364.70 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.84, 1,364.70 and 361.92 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.84 : 1,364.70 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.84/1,364.70 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.84x = 1,364.70 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.84x = 493,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,912.22/909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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