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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,362.29 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,362.29 and 250.04 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,362.29 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,362.29 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,362.29 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 340,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,629.15/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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