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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.70, 1,362.78 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.70, 1,362.78 and 259.35 is: 388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.70 : 1,362.78 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.70/1,362.78 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.70x = 1,362.78 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.70x = 353,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,436.99/908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.95

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