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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.93, 1,364.08 and 353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.93, 1,364.08 and 353.73 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.93 : 1,364.08 = 353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.93/1,364.08 = 353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.93x = 1,364.08 × 353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.93x = 482,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,514.52/908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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