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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,362.51 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,362.51 and 353.07 is: 529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,362.51 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,362.51 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,362.51 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 481,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,052.83/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.54

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