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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,362.18 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,362.18 and 258.86 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,362.18 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,362.18 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,362.18 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 352,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,607.10/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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