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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,362.33 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,362.33 and 292.01 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,362.33 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,362.33 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,362.33 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 397,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,807.17/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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