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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.40, 1,362.62 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.40, 1,362.62 and 259.18 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.40 : 1,362.62 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.40/1,362.62 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.40x = 1,362.62 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.40x = 353,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,163.85/908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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