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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.87, 1,363.50 and 259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.87, 1,363.50 and 259.61 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.87 : 1,363.50 = 259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.87/1,363.50 = 259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.87x = 1,363.50 × 259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.87x = 353,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,971.42/908.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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