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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,362 and 292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,362 and 292.18 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,362 = 292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,362 = 292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,362 × 292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 397,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,949.16/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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