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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,363.59 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,363.59 and 259.64 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,363.59 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,363.59 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,363.59 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 354,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,042.51/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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