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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.72, 1,363.23 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.72, 1,363.23 and 353.40 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.72 : 1,363.23 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.72/1,363.23 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.72x = 1,363.23 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.72x = 481,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,760.37/908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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