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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,363.41 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,363.41 and 259.71 is: 389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,363.41 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,363.41 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,363.41 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 354,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,091.21/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.51

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