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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.96, 1,363.34 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.96, 1,363.34 and 250.89 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.96 : 1,363.34 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.96/1,363.34 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.96x = 1,363.34 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.96x = 342,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,043.18/908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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