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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.17, 1,362.83 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.17, 1,362.83 and 388.17 is: 582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.17 : 1,362.83 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.17/1,362.83 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.17x = 1,362.83 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.17x = 529,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,013.13/908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.51

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