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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.45, 1,364.17 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.45, 1,364.17 and 260.18 is: 390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.45 : 1,364.17 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.45/1,364.17 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.45x = 1,364.17 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.45x = 354,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,928.45/909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.27

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