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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.48, 1,361.69 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.48, 1,361.69 and 388.22 is: 581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.48 : 1,361.69 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.48/1,361.69 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.48x = 1,361.69 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.48x = 528,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,626.54/908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.88

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