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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.90, 1,363.76 and 389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.90, 1,363.76 and 389.74 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.90 : 1,363.76 = 389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.90/1,363.76 = 389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.90x = 1,363.76 × 389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.90x = 531,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,511.82/909.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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