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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.55, 1,362.42 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.55, 1,362.42 and 259.13 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.55 : 1,362.42 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.55/1,362.42 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.55x = 1,362.42 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.55x = 353,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,047.30/908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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