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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.38, 1,364.16 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.38, 1,364.16 and 260.12 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.38 : 1,364.16 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.38/1,364.16 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.38x = 1,364.16 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.38x = 354,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,845.30/909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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