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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,362.51 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,362.51 and 292.20 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,362.51 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,362.51 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,362.51 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 398,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,125.42/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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