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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.22, 1,362.57 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.22, 1,362.57 and 259.01 is: 388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.22 : 1,362.57 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.22/1,362.57 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.22x = 1,362.57 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.22x = 352,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,911.15/908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.57

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