Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,363.50 and 259.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,363.50 and 259.63 is: 389.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908.84 : 1,363.50 = 259.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908.84/1,363.50 = 259.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908.84x = 1,363.50 × 259.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908.84x = 354,002.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,002.10/908.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.51
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