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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,362.73 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,362.73 and 259.20 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,362.73 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,362.73 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,362.73 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 353,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,219.62/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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