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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.16, 1,362.18 and 258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.16, 1,362.18 and 258.81 is: 388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.16 : 1,362.18 = 258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.16/1,362.18 = 258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.16x = 1,362.18 × 258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.16x = 352,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,545.81/908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.20

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