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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.98, 1,363.53 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.98, 1,363.53 and 259.72 is: 389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.98 : 1,363.53 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.98/1,363.53 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.98x = 1,363.53 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.98x = 354,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,136.01/908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.60

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