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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.43, 1,364.37 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.43, 1,364.37 and 260.16 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.43 : 1,364.37 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.43/1,364.37 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.43x = 1,364.37 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.43x = 354,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,954.50/909.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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