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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.53, 1,363.07 and 388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.53, 1,363.07 and 388.58 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.53 : 1,363.07 = 388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.53/1,363.07 = 388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.53x = 1,363.07 × 388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.53x = 529,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,663.56/908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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