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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.07, 1,363.35 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.07, 1,363.35 and 259.63 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.07 : 1,363.35 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.07/1,363.35 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.07x = 1,363.35 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.07x = 353,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,966.56/909.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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