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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.60, 1,362.33 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.60, 1,362.33 and 388.94 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.60 : 1,362.33 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.60/1,362.33 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.60x = 1,362.33 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.60x = 529,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,857.82/908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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