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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.93, 1,363.62 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.93, 1,363.62 and 259.66 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.93 : 1,363.62 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.93/1,363.62 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.93x = 1,363.62 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.93x = 354,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,077.57/908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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