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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.25, 1,362.06 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.25, 1,362.06 and 352.83 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.25 : 1,362.06 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.25/1,362.06 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.25x = 1,362.06 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.25x = 480,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,568.62/908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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