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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.23, 1,362.23 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.23, 1,362.23 and 259.02 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.23 : 1,362.23 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.23/1,362.23 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.23x = 1,362.23 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.23x = 352,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,843.52/908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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