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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.94, 1,364.61 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.94, 1,364.61 and 293.56 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.94 : 1,364.61 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.94/1,364.61 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.94x = 1,364.61 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.94x = 400,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,594.91/909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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