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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,361.85 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,361.85 and 258.63 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,361.85 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,361.85 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,361.85 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 352,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,215.27/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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