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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,362.38 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,362.38 and 258.89 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,362.38 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,362.38 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,362.38 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 352,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,698.45/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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