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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,362.68 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,362.68 and 291.87 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,362.68 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,362.68 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,362.68 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 397,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,723.95/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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