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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,362.06 and 388.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,362.06 and 388.21 is: 581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,362.06 = 388.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,362.06 = 388.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,362.06 × 388.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 528,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,765.31/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.75

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