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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.05, 1,362.08 and 258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.05, 1,362.08 and 258.79 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.05 : 1,362.08 = 258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.05/1,362.08 = 258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.05x = 1,362.08 × 258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.05x = 352,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,492.68/908.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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