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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.89, 1,363.82 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.89, 1,363.82 and 361.92 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.89 : 1,363.82 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.89/1,363.82 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.89x = 1,363.82 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.89x = 493,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,591.92/909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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