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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,362 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,362 and 258.88 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,362 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,362 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,362 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 352,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,594.56/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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