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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.50, 1,361.97 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.50, 1,361.97 and 388.48 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.50 : 1,361.97 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.50/1,361.97 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.50x = 1,361.97 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.50x = 529,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,098.11/908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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