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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.69, 1,362.86 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.69, 1,362.86 and 241.59 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.69 : 1,362.86 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.69/1,362.86 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.69x = 1,362.86 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.69x = 329,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,253.35/908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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