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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.76, 1,362.48 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.76, 1,362.48 and 292.26 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.76 : 1,362.48 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.76/1,362.48 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.76x = 1,362.48 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.76x = 398,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,198.40/908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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