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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.09, 1,363.77 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.09, 1,363.77 and 259.74 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.09 : 1,363.77 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.09/1,363.77 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.09x = 1,363.77 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.09x = 354,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,225.62/909.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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