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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.06, 1,362.30 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.06, 1,362.30 and 258.78 is: 388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.06 : 1,362.30 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.06/1,362.30 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.06x = 1,362.30 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.06x = 352,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,535.99/908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.23

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