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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.11, 1,361.44 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.11, 1,361.44 and 395.47 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.11 : 1,361.44 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.11/1,361.44 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.11x = 1,361.44 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.11x = 538,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,408.68/908.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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