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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,362.18 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,362.18 and 395.16 is: 592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,362.18 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,362.18 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,362.18 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 538,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,279.05/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.74

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