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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.48, 1,362.60 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.48, 1,362.60 and 259.28 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.48 : 1,362.60 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.48/1,362.60 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.48x = 1,362.60 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.48x = 353,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,294.93/908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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