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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.96, 1,364.96 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.96, 1,364.96 and 362.40 is: 543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.96 : 1,364.96 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.96/1,364.96 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.96x = 1,364.96 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.96x = 494,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,661.50/909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.61

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