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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,362.55 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,362.55 and 353.19 is: 529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,362.55 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,362.55 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,362.55 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 481,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,242.44/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.72

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