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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,362.06 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,362.06 and 258.78 is: 388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,362.06 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,362.06 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,362.06 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 352,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,473.89/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.17

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