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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.24, 1,361.31 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.24, 1,361.31 and 387.48 is: 580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.24 : 1,361.31 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.24/1,361.31 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.24x = 1,361.31 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.24x = 527,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,480.40/908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.78

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