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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.89, 1,365.41 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.89, 1,365.41 and 361.99 is: 543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.89 : 1,365.41 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.89/1,365.41 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.89x = 1,365.41 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.89x = 494,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,264.77/909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.21

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