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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.85, 1,363.84 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.85, 1,363.84 and 361.29 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.85 : 1,363.84 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.85/1,363.84 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.85x = 1,363.84 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.85x = 492,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,741.75/909.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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