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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.14, 1,361.88 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.14, 1,361.88 and 387.88 is: 581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.14 : 1,361.88 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.14/1,361.88 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.14x = 1,361.88 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.14x = 528,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,246.01/908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.68

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