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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,363.58 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,363.58 and 259.80 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,363.58 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,363.58 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,363.58 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 354,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,256.79/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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