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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.65, 1,362.98 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.65, 1,362.98 and 259.39 is: 389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.65 : 1,362.98 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.65/1,362.98 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.65x = 1,362.98 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.65x = 353,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,543.38/908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.09

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