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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.88, 1,363.95 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.88, 1,363.95 and 293.15 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.88 : 1,363.95 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.88/1,363.95 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.88x = 1,363.95 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.88x = 399,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,841.94/909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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