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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.65, 1,363.15 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.65, 1,363.15 and 388.65 is: 583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.65 : 1,363.15 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.65/1,363.15 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.65x = 1,363.15 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.65x = 529,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,788.25/908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.05

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