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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.57, 1,362.75 and 292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.57, 1,362.75 and 292.07 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.57 : 1,362.75 = 292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.57/1,362.75 = 292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.57x = 1,362.75 × 292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.57x = 398,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,018.39/908.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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