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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.87, 1,364.81 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.87, 1,364.81 and 333.39 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.87 : 1,364.81 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.87/1,364.81 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.87x = 1,364.81 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.87x = 455,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,012.34/909.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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