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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.38, 1,364.43 and 389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.38, 1,364.43 and 389.77 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.38 : 1,364.43 = 389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.38/1,364.43 = 389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.38x = 1,364.43 × 389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.38x = 531,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,813.88/910.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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