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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.98, 1,365.11 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.98, 1,365.11 and 389.97 is: 585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.98 : 1,365.11 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.98/1,365.11 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.98x = 1,365.11 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.98x = 532,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,350.00/909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.02

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