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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.38, 1,375.91 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.38, 1,375.91 and 259.30 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.38 : 1,375.91 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.38/1,375.91 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.38x = 1,375.91 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.38x = 356,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,773.46/917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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