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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,361.01 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,361.01 and 387.50 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,361.01 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,361.01 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,361.01 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 527,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,384.57/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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