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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.28, 1,363.92 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.28, 1,363.92 and 260.07 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.28 : 1,363.92 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.28/1,363.92 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.28x = 1,363.92 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.28x = 354,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,714.67/909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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