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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.97, 1,365 and 362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.97, 1,365 and 362.59 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.97 : 1,365 = 362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.97/1,365 = 362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.97x = 1,365 × 362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.97x = 494,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,935.35/909.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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