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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.86, 1,364.96 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.86, 1,364.96 and 293.72 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.86 : 1,364.96 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.86/1,364.96 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.86x = 1,364.96 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.86x = 400,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,909.96/909.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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