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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.38, 1,363.14 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.38, 1,363.14 and 353.56 is: 530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.38 : 1,363.14 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.38/1,363.14 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.38x = 1,363.14 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.38x = 481,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,951.78/908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.56

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