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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.86, 1,362.14 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.86, 1,362.14 and 388.24 is: 581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.86 : 1,362.14 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.86/1,362.14 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.86x = 1,362.14 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.86x = 528,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,842.10/908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.88

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