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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.18, 1,363.73 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.18, 1,363.73 and 259.89 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.18 : 1,363.73 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.18/1,363.73 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.18x = 1,363.73 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.18x = 354,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,418.49/909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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