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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,362.89 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,362.89 and 352.98 is: 529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,362.89 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,362.89 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,362.89 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 481,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,073.79/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.56

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