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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.38, 1,362.77 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.38, 1,362.77 and 331.25 is: 496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.38 : 1,362.77 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.38/1,362.77 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.38x = 1,362.77 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.38x = 451,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,417.56/908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.95

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