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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.51, 1,362.87 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.51, 1,362.87 and 259.25 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.51 : 1,362.87 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.51/1,362.87 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.51x = 1,362.87 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.51x = 353,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,317.23/908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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