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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.29, 1,362.44 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.29, 1,362.44 and 250.16 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.29 : 1,362.44 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.29/1,362.44 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.29x = 1,362.44 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.29x = 340,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,821.80/908.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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