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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.27, 1,362.41 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.27, 1,362.41 and 352.76 is: 529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.27 : 1,362.41 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.27/1,362.41 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.27x = 1,362.41 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.27x = 480,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,595.18/908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.14

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