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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.93, 1,364.91 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.93, 1,364.91 and 362.12 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.93 : 1,364.91 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.93/1,364.91 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.93x = 1,364.91 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.93x = 494,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,253.03/909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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