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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.37, 1,364.25 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.37, 1,364.25 and 260.11 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.37 : 1,364.25 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.37/1,364.25 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.37x = 1,364.25 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.37x = 354,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,848.25/909.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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