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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.02, 1,363.47 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.02, 1,363.47 and 259.76 is: 389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.02 : 1,363.47 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.02/1,363.47 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.02x = 1,363.47 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.02x = 354,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,168.15/909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.62

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