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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,363.36 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,363.36 and 250.79 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,363.36 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,363.36 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,363.36 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 341,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,923.42/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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