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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.16, 1,362.42 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.16, 1,362.42 and 258.92 is: 388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.16 : 1,362.42 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.16/1,362.42 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.16x = 1,362.42 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.16x = 352,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,757.79/908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.43

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