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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,361.69 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,361.69 and 291.56 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,361.69 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,361.69 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,361.69 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 397,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,014.34/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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