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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.62, 1,362.78 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.62, 1,362.78 and 259.36 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.62 : 1,362.78 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.62/1,362.78 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.62x = 1,362.78 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.62x = 353,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,450.62/908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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