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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.78, 1,363.17 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.78, 1,363.17 and 259.52 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.78 : 1,363.17 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.78/1,363.17 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.78x = 1,363.17 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.78x = 353,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,763.06/908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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