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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.35, 1,362.78 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.35, 1,362.78 and 259.09 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.35 : 1,362.78 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.35/1,362.78 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.35x = 1,362.78 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.35x = 353,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,082.67/908.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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