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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.17, 1,362.43 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.17, 1,362.43 and 352.86 is: 529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.17 : 1,362.43 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.17/1,362.43 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.17x = 1,362.43 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.17x = 480,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,747.05/908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.36

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