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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.97, 1,365.26 and 362.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.97, 1,365.26 and 362.00 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.97 : 1,365.26 = 362.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.97/1,365.26 = 362.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.97x = 1,365.26 × 362.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.97x = 494,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,225.72/909.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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