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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.87, 1,363.98 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.87, 1,363.98 and 362.43 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.87 : 1,363.98 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.87/1,363.98 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.87x = 1,363.98 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.87x = 494,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,347.27/909.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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