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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.08, 1,362.16 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.08, 1,362.16 and 258.80 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.08 : 1,362.16 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.08/1,362.16 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.08x = 1,362.16 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.08x = 352,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,527.01/908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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