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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,363.44 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,363.44 and 259.88 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,363.44 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,363.44 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,363.44 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 354,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,330.79/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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