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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.27, 1,362.61 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.27, 1,362.61 and 258.98 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.27 : 1,362.61 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.27/1,362.61 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.27x = 1,362.61 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.27x = 352,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,888.74/908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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