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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.85, 1,364.52 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.85, 1,364.52 and 390.09 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.85 : 1,364.52 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.85/1,364.52 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.85x = 1,364.52 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.85x = 532,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,287.25/909.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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