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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.98, 1,363.40 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.98, 1,363.40 and 292.52 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.98 : 1,363.40 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.98/1,363.40 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.98x = 1,363.40 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.98x = 398,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,823.71/908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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