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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.34, 1,363.82 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.34, 1,363.82 and 259.93 is: 389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.34 : 1,363.82 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.34/1,363.82 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.34x = 1,363.82 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.34x = 354,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,489.61/909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.83

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